One of the NATO's largest exercise Brilliant Mariner 2013 is continuing in the Mediterranean. The exercise, which will end on 6 October 2013, will take place in the Tyrrhenian Sea between Sicily and Sardinia. Over five thousand military and naval personnel from 12 NATO nations comprising Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany , Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands,... Continue Reading →
Italian Carrier Cavour Arrived In Marmaris
The Italian aircraft carrier C-550 ITS Cavour arrived in Marmaris as planned, today. The Italian task force commanded by Rear Admiral Carlo Massagli, consists of carrier ITS C-550 Cavour, destroyer D-554 ITS Calio Dulio and the fleet tanker A-5327 ITS Stromboli. The destroyer and the tanker have docked at the Aksaz Naval Base adjacent to the touristic town... Continue Reading →
Italian Aircraft Carrier ITS Cavour Will Visit Marmaris
Tomorrow, on 9th February 2013 the Italian aircraft carrier C-550 ITS Cavour will start a port visit in Marmaris, Muğla. The Andrea Doria class destroyer D-554 ITS Calio Dulio and the fleet tanker A-5327 ITS Stromboli are escorting the aircraft carrier. The destroyer and the tanker are going to dock in Aksaz Naval Base adjacent to the town of Marmaris where as... Continue Reading →
Smetlivy Left Italy after Repairs
According to Russian website Rusnavy.com, the Russian destroyer Smetlivy left Italy. She was in the Mediterranean Sea to take part in the joint Russo-Italian naval exercise IONIEX-2012. Smetlivy apparently suffered a problem with her fuel system so that it was necessary to repair her in Taranto naval base. She will join other Russian ships already in the Mediterranean and they will altogether sail to Gulf of... Continue Reading →
SNMCMG-2 Conducted Exercise With Italian Navy
According to NATO, the Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) ended its participation in Italian Minex 12, an annual exercise directed by the Italian Navy MCM Forces Command The Exercise Started on 14th May and ended on 28th May, involved 14 naval units from Italy and SNMCMG2 as well as bomb-disposal specialists from... Continue Reading →
SNMG-2 Is Heading To Djibouti
According to NATO, SNMG-2 has passed through the Suez Canal some time between December 2nd and today and the task force consisting of Turkish flagship F-491 TCG Giresun and Italian frigate F-571 ITS Grecale is sailing to Djibouti to join Task Force 508. TCG GIRESUN, the new flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 recently... Continue Reading →
Amerigo Vespucci In Istanbul 2011
Well I had to put the year on the headline as I used the same headline two years ago when she was again in Istanbul. I think I am not imaginative enough when it comes to writing original headlines. The oldest ship of the Italian Navy, has arrived today and will stay till 14 August... Continue Reading →
>Italian Warship Commandante Borsini Is In Mersin
>Photo: Italian NavyCommandate class OPV, P-491 ITS Commandante Borsini arrived in Mersin for a liberty call.The ship is the flagship of the commander of UNIFIL Rear Admiral Paolo Sandalli.P-491 ITS Commandante Borsini, is very similar to SAR vessels being built for the Turkish Coast Guard. Both are designed by Italian company Fincantieri and have the same hull.
